Financial help if you have a terminal illness

Getting a payment and financial information

You may be eligible for a payment from Services Australia if you have a terminal illness. Some of these links will take you away from myGov.

Managing money and financial support

The Financial Information Service, or FIS, is a free service that can help educate you about finances. Find out more about the Financial Information Service on the Services Australia website.

Experiencing financial hardship with a terminal illness

Paying for medical and living expenses can be hard when you have a terminal illness. If you’re experiencing financial hardship, there may be support available, including:

• help with food
• social, public and community housing
• help if you're homeless
• palliative care and other options.

Accessing super early

You may be able to access your superannuation (super) early if you have a terminal illness. This can help with medical or other types of costs.

Find out about accessing your super due to a terminal condition on the Australian Taxation Office website.

Making an insurance claim

If you have life insurance, you may get money through your insurance provider. Find out about making a life insurance claim on the Moneysmart website.

Getting your end of life affairs in order

You might be thinking about writing a will, choosing an executer and nominating beneficiaries. Find out how to get your end of life affairs in order.